civilizable

/sɪvɪˈlaɪzəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being civilized; capable of being improved or refined

“The remote island was considered a civilizable territory by the colonial power.”

2. noun

a person or thing that can be civilized

“The civilizable populations of the new colonies required education and training to adapt to the new society.”

Synonyms

  • civilizable
  • tameable
  • trainable

Antonyms

  • savage
  • uncivilizable